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Mennonite Friendship Communities Assisted Living Community Receives Special Recognition

Monday, September 7

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Mennonite Friendship Communities, a continuing-care community in South Hutchinson, KS today announced a special recognition from Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS). Representatives from KDADS made a planned appearance at Mennonite Friendship Communities today, in recognition of Mennonite Friendship... Read More.

Search and Rescue Teams Find Body of Missing Man

Sunday, September 6

Search and rescue teams were deployed over the weekend to find a man who was reportedly out scouting for hunting grounds in Ellsworth County. According to the Saline County Sheriffs Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad, the body of a 62-year-old man from Great Bend was... Read More.

Murder Suspect Wanted in Great Bend, Arrested in Salina

Sunday, September 6

A murder suspect was arrested in Salina and transported back to Great Bend to face serious charges. Great Bend police are investigating a deadly shooting after officers were called to a home on Lakin Avenue early Saturday morning. Police say they were dispatched around 12:30 after... Read More.

McPherson Road Work to Close One Lane

Sunday, September 6

McPherson’s Street Department will begin crack sealing Tuesday, September 8, in preparation for upcoming chip seal projects. Crews will work on Main Street, Euclid Street and Marlin Street from 6 to about 9 a.m. each day. One lane will be completed at a time, without... Read More.

Crews Respond to Railroad Ties Fire

Sunday, September 6

Lyons firefighters responded Saturday to another railroad trestle fire west of 20th Road along U.S. 56. Firefighters used water and foam to put it out, but railroad ties could continue smoldering for several days. The department has now responded to three additional smoldering-tie fires since... Read More.

Kansas Hay Prices Rise as Drought Tightens Supplies and Boosts Out-of-State Demand

Sunday, September 6

Kansas—This past week, compared to last week, demand and movement remained steady. Drought conditions across much of the state continue to intensify, placing additional stress on crop and hay production. Hay supplies remain tight, with significant volumes moving out of state to meet demand.... Read More.

Serious Injury Crash Involving Horse-Drawn Buggy Under Investigation in Coffey County

Sunday, September 6

The Coffey County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by the Kansas Highway Patrol, is investigating a severe-injury collision that occurred Saturday evening on Fauna Road, approximately three miles south of Jacob’s Creek. The crash was reported just after 5:35 p.m. on Fauna Road, just north of 13th... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the Reno Co. RWD #8, Reno County

Saturday, September 5

September 05, 2026 RENO COUNTY, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Reno Co. RWD #8 public water supply system located in Reno County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water... Read More.

KDA to Host 20th Annual Kansas Grape Stomp at the Kansas State Fair

Friday, September 4

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Feel the squish of the grapes in the time-honored tradition of grape stomping as you help celebrate the grape and farm winery industries in Kansas. The Kansas Department of Agriculture will host the 20th annual Kansas Grape Stomp on Saturday, September... Read More.

KDHE and KDWP Issues Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

Friday, September 4

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae. The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to Oct. 31, as do the harmful... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the Allen Co RWD 10, Allen County

Friday, September 4

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Allen Co RWD 10 public water supply system located in Allen County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for one minute prior to drinking... Read More.

Rush County Speedway Adds Last Call Classic Oct. 23-24, Plans it as Annual Closer

Friday, September 4

LA CROSSE, Kan. — Rush County Speedway has added a new season-ending doubleheader, the Last Call Classic, on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-24, at the Rush County Fairgrounds in La Crosse, and officials say they expect the event to return as the track’s annual... Read More.